AI Deployment Strategist, Cybersecurity · Mistral AI

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:05:12 GMT
Engineering

Mistral AI · Paris · onsite

About Mistral At Mistral AI, we believe in the power of AI to simplify tasks, save time, and enhance learning and creativity. Our technology is designed to integrate seamlessly into daily working life. We democratize AI through high-performance, optimized, open-source and cutting-edge models, products and solutions. Our comprehensive AI platform is designed to meet enterprise needs, whether on-premises or in cloud environments. Our offerings include le Chat, the AI assistant for life and work.

Role Summary : AI Deployment Strategist As an AI Deployment Strategist, you will drive the adoption and deployment of Mistral’s AI solutions, working closely with customers from strategic vision to production implementation. This role sits at the intersection of business strategy, AI innovation, and hands-on deployment, ensuring our customers achieve transformative outcomes. You will partner with senior executives to design AI roadmaps, collaborate with the Applied AI team to deliver solutions in production, and ensure seamless transitions from presales to postsales. Your work will directly contribute to customer success, bridging the gap between strategy and execution. This role is ideal for those who thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy solving complex business challenges, and are passionate about turning AI potential into real-world impact.

What you will do

Strategic Discovery & Vision Setting • Lead executive-level workshops with CISOs and security teams to identify cybersecurity challenges and opportunities where Mistral's AI can drive step-change improvements (e.g., threat intelligence, SOC automation, vulnerability management, incident response).

AI Solution Design & Deployment for Cyber • Architect end-to-end AI solutions tailored to cybersecurity use cases, integrating Mistral's models and platform into customer security workflows, SOC environments, and technical infrastructure.

Value Realization & Customer Success • Serve as a trusted advisor to cybersecurity customers, guiding their AI strategy for security operations and ensuring they maximize the value of their investment in Mistral.

Cross-Functional Collaboration • Act as the bridge between cybersecurity customers and Mistral's internal teams, synthesizing domain-specific feedback to influence product and research roadmaps for security-oriented features.

About you

6+ years in a client-facing strategic and technical role within the cybersecurity or defense sector (e.g., cybersecurity consulting, security engineering, SOC operations, or technical sales in cyber).

You hold a degree in a relevant scientific field (e.g., Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Engineering, etc.).

Strong cybersecurity domain expertise : solid understanding of security operations (SOC, SIEM, SOAR), threat intelligence, incident response, vulnerability management, and/or compliance frameworks.

Foundational knowledge of AI/ML/Data Science, with the credibility to advise both security-focused and non-technical audiences on AI-driven security solutions.

Hands-on experience building and deploying AI or data-driven applications (Python) to demonstrate value in security contexts.

Familiarity with French and European cybersecurity regulations and frameworks (e.g., ANSSI guidelines, NIS2, DORA, SecNumCloud, ISO 27001).

Strong business acumen and problem-solving skills, with the ability to structure ambiguous security challenges into actionable solutions.

Executive presence and communication skills to influence senior security stakeholders (CISO, VP Security, C-level).

Resilient, results-driven, and comfortable leading through influence in a collaborative environment.

Fluent in French and English.

Why This Role Matters

You will play a pivotal role in shaping how enterprises adopt and deploy AI, ensuring Mistral’s solutions deliver measurable impact. By partnering with the Applied AI team, you’ll help turn strategic visions into production-ready solutions, making Mistral an indispensable partner for our customers.